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What does it mean when your urine smells like popcorn
A 34-year-old male asked:
Dr. Birendra Tandananswered
Urology 35 years experience
No . increase your water intake it will help with the smell and you will be OK
Answered Jan 20, 2022
A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Martin Raffanswered
Infectious Disease 57 years experience
Vaginitis: It can be difficult to tell if a 'fishy' smell is coming from urine or the vagina it is usually related to vaginal infections (trichomoniasis, gardne... Read More
4.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Dr. George Klauberanswered
Specializes in Pediatric Urology
Possible infection: Urinalysis will provide answer regarding possible urinary tract infection.
2.4k viewsAnswered >2 years agoMerged
A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jeremy Gitomeranswered
30 years experience
High protein intake: The kidney excretes acid by producing ammonia which traps the acid in urine. Most people eat 1mosm/kg per day of acid in the form of protein ( amino ... Read More
5.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. James Ellisanswered
60 years experience
You need a urinalysi: Many things can cause an odor in the urine. I a urinalysis is normal, then there is nothing to worry about.
5.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A female asked:
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 26 years experience
Not sure?: Are you dehydrated? Some foods can cause odor (like asparagus). Diabetic? Symptoms of urinatry tract infection? See This Mayo Clinc article & de... Read More
73 viewsAnswered May 26, 2020
A 43-year-old member asked:
A Verified Doctoranswered
Urology 52 years experience
Here are some ...: Urine odor and sense of smell are personally unique, reflecting what you consume - foods, drinks, drugs, supplements, etc. and how you perceive. It's ... Read More
3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Michio Abeanswered
Internal Medicine 27 years experience
Melon-smelling urine: Diabetes and starvation can cause a sweet, fruity urine odor, possibly like melon.
5.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Theresa Willettanswered
Pediatrics 18 years experience
Stinky pee=need2see: We all know poop can be stinky, but the pee should not be. The main concern is urinary tract infection (uti), which can lead to severe kidney infectio... Read More
6.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Raj Singhanswered
Internal Medicine 12 years experience
Bladder Infection: The symptoms of discomfort in the pelvic area with foul smelling urine can mean a urinary tract infection. Simple urine test can confirm this diagnosi... Read More
5.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Pamela Pappasanswered
Psychiatry 43 years experience
Fairly normal: This is not unusual, especially for some foods like asparagus. Increase your water intake, and urine will be less concentrated and smelly. You may s... Read More
4.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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